gratify (Meaning)

Wordnet

gratify (v)

make happy or satisfied

yield (to); give satisfaction to

Webster

gratify (v. t.)

To please; to give pleasure to; to satisfy; to soothe; to indulge; as, to gratify the taste, the appetite, the senses, the desires, the mind, etc.

To requite; to recompense.

gratify Sentence Examples

  1. The generous donation gratified the charitable organization, enabling them to expand their services.
  2. The employee was gratified by her promotion, recognizing her hard work and dedication.
  3. The artist was gratified by the positive reception to his latest exhibition, fueling his passion for painting.
  4. The teacher was gratified to see her students improve academically, knowing she had made a meaningful impact.
  5. The doctor was gratified by the patient's recovery, knowing he had played a role in their well-being.
  6. The volunteer was gratified to witness the positive changes she had brought to the community.
  7. The traveler was gratified by the beauty of the foreign country he had visited, enriching his perspective on the world.
  8. The reader was gratified by the captivating plot and well-developed characters of the novel.
  9. The athlete was gratified by the cheers of the crowd, acknowledging his athletic achievements.
  10. The scientist was gratified by the discovery of a new element, contributing to human knowledge and advancement.

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The generous donation gratified the charitable organization, enabling them to expand their services.

The employee was gratified by her promotion, recognizing her hard work and dedication.

The artist was gratified by the positive reception to his latest exhibition, fueling his passion for painting.

The teacher was gratified to see her students improve academically, knowing she had made a meaningful impact.